We want to inform you that CSX Railroad will be conducting track maintenance in Delaware County, resulting in temporary road closures and detours on several state highways. These closures may impact travel routes for students, staff, and families. Please see the details below and plan accordingly.
Scheduled Road Closures & Detours:
April 14 (8:00 AM) – April 16 (12:00 PM): Oak Lane between Bonsall Avenue and Llanwellyn Avenue (Collingdale, Folcroft, and Glenolden).
Detour: Oak Lane, MacDade Boulevard, Clifton Avenue, U.S. 13 (Chester Pike).
April 16 (8:00 AM) – April 18 (12:00 PM): Morton Avenue/Swarthmore Avenue between MacDade Boulevard and Rogers Street (Ridley Township, Ridley Park).
Detour: MacDade Boulevard, Holmes Road/Amosland Road, U.S. 13 (Chester Pike).
April 21 (8:00 AM) – April 23 (12:00 PM): Fairview Road between Sherman Avenue and Emlen Street (Ridley Township).
Detour: Fairview Road, U.S. 13 (Chester Pike), Swarthmore Avenue, MacDade Boulevard.
May 19 (8:00 AM) – May 21 (12:00 PM): South Avenue between Bonsall Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue (Glenolden).
Detour: South Avenue, MacDade Boulevard, Oak Lane, U.S. 13 (Chester Pike).
May 28 (8:00 AM) – May 30 (12:00 PM): Holmes Road/Amosland Road between MacDade Boulevard and Urban Avenue (Ridley Township, Norwood, Prospect Park).
Detour: Holmes Road, MacDade Boulevard, Route 420, U.S. 13 (Chester Pike), Amosland Road.
Local access will be maintained, but drivers should expect delays and allow extra travel time. All work is weather dependent.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the appropriate local authorities.